Monterey Cypress

Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), native to the Monterey peninsula, were introduced to several Channel Islands, including Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa and Santa Catalina. On Santa Cruz Island, they can be found primarily at the historic ranch locations such as Smugglers, Scorpion, Christy, the Main Ranch, and Rancho del Sur. They were also planted in Cañada de los Sauces where they have become naturalized.